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Are there any interactions with medications?

Digoxin (Lanoxin)Interaction Rating:
Major Do not take this combination.

Digoxin (Lanoxin) helps the heart beat more strongly. Digitalis also seems to affect the heart. Taking digitalis along with digoxin can increase the effects of digoxin and increase the risk of side effects. Do not take digitalis if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin) without talking to your healthcare professional.

QuinineInteraction Rating:
Major Do not take this combination.

Digitalis can affect the heart. Quinine can also affect the heart. Taking quinine along with digitalis might cause serious heart problems.

Digitalis can affect the heart. Some antibiotics might increase how much digitalis the body absorbs. Increasing how much digitalis the body absorbs might increase the effects and side effects of digitalis.

Some antibiotics called macrolide antibiotics include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin.

Taking some antibiotics called tetracyclines with digitalis might increase the chance of side effects from digitalis.

Some tetracyclines include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin).

Stimulant laxativesInteraction Rating:
Moderate Be cautious with this combination.Talk with your health provider.

Digitalis can affect the heart. The heart uses potassium. Laxatives called stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the chance of side effects from digitalis.

Dosing considerations for Digitalis.

The appropriate dose of digitalis depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for digitalis. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.